May weather forecast
Black Horse, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Black Horse, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Throughout May, Black Horse records an average temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Black Horse, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Black Horse, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Black Horse are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Black Horse aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Black Horse, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Black Horse is 14h and 57min.
On the first day of May in Black Horse, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Black Horse, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In Black Horse, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Black Horse in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Black Horse, is 64.9°F (18.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Black Horse?

In Black Horse, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

How many days does it rain in May in Black Horse?

In Black Horse, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Black Horse?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Black Horse, South Dakota. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Black Horse aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Black Horse?

In May, the average day length in Black Horse, South Dakota, is 14h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Black Horse?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Black Horse, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Black Horse?

The average sunshine duration in May in Black Horse, South Dakota, is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Black Horse?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Black Horse, SD

Average temperature in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Black Horse, SD

Average pressure in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Black Horse, SD

Average wind speed in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Black Horse, SD

Average humidity in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in May
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Black Horse, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Black Horse, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Black Horse, SD

Average UV index in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Black Horse, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in May
Black Horse, SD

Average visibility in May - Black Horse, SD
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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